DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker scheduled a preliminary hearing for an assault defendant.
Anthony Owens is charged with assault with the intent to commit robbery for an incident that occurred April 15 on the 1300 block of Good Hope Road, SE. Owens and another man allegedly tried to rob a man while armed with handguns before they were both shot by another person who was not involved in the robbery.
Owens has been held in DC Jail since being charged on May 16.
His attorney, Everald Thompson, told the court that he plans on filing a motion for Owens’ release due to a health condition that places him at higher risk from COVID-19.
Thompson also said that, even though a plea offer has not been extended, his client would be open to one.
Owens’ next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 5.
